Best oneworld Business Class & Lounges (Ranked for 2026)

Found on most Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, the Qsuite is a personal cocoon. The genius is its modularity: center seats can form a double bed, and four suites can become a shared “quad” space. This flexibility is unmatched in the industry.

Lounge Experience: The Al Mourjan Business Lounge in Doha (DOH) is an enormous, resort-like space with multiple restaurants, quiet areas, and shower suites, setting the standard for ground service.

• Book awards with: Avios (via Qatar, BA, Iberia), American AAdvantage.

Now flying on refurbished Boeing 777-300ERs, the Aria Suite is a massive upgrade. It’s an enclosed suite with a sliding privacy door, a huge 24-inch 4K screen, and wireless charging. The bedding is phenomenal, and the service is polished and professional.

Warning: Be sure to check your aircraft! While the rollout is progressing, Cathay’s A350s still feature the older (but still excellent) reverse herringbone seat without a door.

Lounge Experience: Cathay’s legendary lounges, The Pier and The Wing in Hong Kong (HKG), remain destinations in themselves, offering noodle bars, tea houses, and private relaxation spaces.

• Book awards with: Cathay Asia Miles, American AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards.

The prize is on their latest Airbus A350-1000. This aircraft features incredible Safran Unity Suites with high sliding doors, built-in headrest speakers, and award-winning Japanese catering. It’s one of the quietest and most comfortable rides in the sky.

Warning: The challenge is that this new cabin is only flying on their brand-new A350-1000s. Their 777s and 787s feature the older (but still very good) Sky Suites. Always verify your aircraft.

Lounge Experience: The JAL First Class Lounge in Haneda (HND), accessible to long-haul business class passengers on certain routes, is famous for its live sushi bar and Red Suite, featuring a champagne bar and shoe-shine service.

• Book awards with: JAL Mileage Bank, American AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards.

After years of lagging, British Airways hit a home run with the Club Suite. It’s a reverse herringbone seat with a full privacy door, and the rollout has been impressively fast. You are now very likely to get this excellent seat on most long-haul routes from London.

Lounge Experience: The Galleries Club lounges at Heathrow Terminal 5 are enormous and well-equipped, though often crowded. For a quieter experience, the lounge at Terminal 3 or in other airports like JFK is often better.

• Book awards with: British Airways Avios, Cathay Asia Miles, American AAdvantage.

American’s new Flagship Suite is a game-changer for the airline, featuring a privacy door, chaise lounge mode, and wireless charging. It’s a massive improvement over their previous generation seats.

Warning: This product is brand new and only available on their newest Boeing 787-9 deliveries. It will take several years for the fleet to be retrofitted. For now, you must specifically seek out these new planes.

Lounge Experience: This is a real strength for AA. The Flagship Lounges in hubs like JFK, DFW, and MIA are fantastic, offering extensive buffets, made-to-order dishes, and premium champagne and wine.

• Book awards with: American AAdvantage, British Airways Avios.

The AirLounge is more of a spacious cocoon than a traditional seat. It doesn’t recline; instead, you create lounging positions with panels and pillows. It’s incredibly private and offers a huge surface area for sleeping, all wrapped in a clean, Scandinavian design.

Lounge Experience: The Finnair Platinum Wing in Helsinki (HEL) is a standout, featuring a Nordic design, a la carte dining, and even a sauna—a uniquely Finnish touch.

• Book awards with: Finnair Plus (Avios), American AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards.

As part of their integration with Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska is launching long-haul international flights using Hawaiian’s new Boeing 787-9s. These planes are fitted with the stunning Leihōkū Suites, which are enclosed suites with privacy doors and lie-flat beds. It’s a fantastic hard product that instantly makes Alaska a serious player.

Lounge Experience: Alaska’s lounges are known for being comfortable and friendly, with solid snacks and pancake machines, but they are not yet on par with the international business class lounges of other Oneworld giants.

• Book awards with: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage.

Iberia’s hard product is a comfortable staggered lie-flat seat, with their newest A350s featuring a privacy door. But the real reason to fly Iberia is the value. Off-peak, one-way business class from the US East Coast to Madrid can often be booked for as low as 34,000 Avios, which is an insanely good deal.

Lounge Experience: The Iberia Velázquez Premium Lounge in Madrid (MAD) is a huge, bright space with great tarmac views, a buffet, a restaurant, and even nap pods.

• Book awards with: Iberia Plus (Avios), American AAdvantage.